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Gareth Thomas
As Expert Reviews’ Home Editor, Gareth manages a vast range of content, including kitchen appliances, air treatment, ergonomic furniture and mattresses – the latter being a section of the website he’s worked within since joining in 2020. Following a Master’s Degree in Magazine Journalism, Gareth’s six years (and counting) on the team has made him an unlikely expert on filter coffee machines, office chairs and pillows. Gareth also works closely with Expert Reviews’ roster of freelancers in commissioning and editing reviews.
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The best fans to keep you cool this summer Cool off with our pick of the best fans we've tested for all budgets - from compact desk fans to powerful pedestalsStuart Andrews -
The best mattresses for side sleepers, tried and tested We’ve tested a whole range of products to inform our roundup of the best mattresses for side sleepersGareth Thomas -
The best mattresses tried and tested by us Looking for the best mattress for a good night’s sleep? These are our tested favourites for all budgetsGareth Thomas -
The best hybrid mattresses to buy in 2026 Combining both spring and foam to give you the best of both worlds, we tested the best hybrid mattress from Emma, Simba and moreGareth Thomas -
Best king size mattress: Spacious comfort for couples Want to buy a king size mattress, but not sure which one? We’ve tested the best foam and hybrid king mattresses from Emma, Simba and moreGareth Thomas -
Melitta Optima Timer review: A no-frills filter machine The Optima Timer isn’t a very exciting machine. But it’s easy to use, affordable and gets the job done£85Gareth Thomas -
best buy
John Lewis High Power Handheld Fan review: The budget handheld fan to beat With a low price tag and a high battery life, this is the handheld fan I'd recommend over pricier rivals from Shark and Dyson£25Gareth Thomas -
Samsung unveils new Galaxy S26 FE The new handset doubles down on AI features, at a slightly more affordable priceGareth Thomas -
recommended
Suri Core 1.0 electric toothbrush review: Minimalist dental care on a budget Suri’s entry-level brush performs excellently compared to the brand’s flagship Pro 2.0, but be prepared to make a couple of sacrifices£65Gareth Thomas -
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 review: A minor upgrade, but still great Relatively minor upgrades fail to remedy one of the Mini 12’s key flaws, but the Mini 13 is still a solid choice£80Gareth Thomas -
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Laifen Wave Pro review: An electric toothbrush with unique moves This brush oscillates and vibrates in a rather unorthodox way, but I’m not complaining – it provides a great clean and battery life is very impressive£130Gareth Thomas -
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AeroPress Steel review: A beloved coffee maker goes heavyweight The double-walled AeroPress Steel is a fantastic and easy-to-use coffee maker. But then again, so was the original AeroPress at a quarter of the price£160Gareth Thomas -
The best air purifiers for 2026, tried and tested Breathe easy and get relief from your allergies with the top air purifiers, as tested and reviewed by usStuart Andrews -
The best coffee machines to buy in 2026 Discover the best espresso, bean-to-cup, filter and capsule coffee machines we've tested in the Expert Reviews kitchenGareth Thomas -
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AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder review: A competent but confusing grinder A manual grinder that can handle a range of grind sizes – including espresso – but it's pricey and confusing to use£199Gareth Thomas